Mayo J. LeBlanc, 94, of Bridge City, passed away on March 2, 2021, in Orange.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 13, 2021, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Father Ernie Carpio. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens.
Visitation will begin prior to the service beginning at 9:00 a.m. with a rosary to follow visitation at 9:30 a.m., at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Leading the rosary will be Deacon Chris Penning.
Born in Vermillion Parish, Louisiana, on February 16, 1927, he was the son of Oneal LeBlanc and Elena (Reaux) LeBlanc. Mayo was an avid gardener and enjoying growing his own vegetables. He was one of the founding members of the volunteer fire department in Bridge City and a Knights of Columbus Third Degree member. Mayo faithfully served his Lord at St. Henry Catholic Church for the majority of his life. He was a Merchant Marine for 2 years and went on to work at Gulf Oil where he later retired from. Mayo was incredibly hardworking and took great pride in being able to provide for his family. He was known for making and bottling his own famous hot sauce. He was a loving father and adored his grandchildren whom lovingly referred to him as “PaPop”. Mayo will be deeply missed by all those who loved him.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 69 years, Juanita LeBlanc; four brothers; and his sister.
He is survived by his children, Lenora Sayers and husband Brenner, Sharon Ellis and husband Buddy, Carl LeBlanc and wife Sherry, Nita Daigle and husband Barry and Carroll LeBlanc; 10 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; four great great grandchildren; and brother, Chester LeBlanc.
Serving as pallbearers will be Chad Ellis, Rodney Daigle, Trevor Gonzales, Braydon Gonzales, Kenneth Harris, and Bryan Droddy. Serving as honorary pallbearer will be Parker Ellis.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Patty Dupuis, Mayo’s close friend and caregiver.
Condolences
Carl Leblanc
September 18, 2022
Dad I miss you and Mom so much. I so sorry was unable to make it to your funeral. I really wanted to be there but I was in the hospital. You showed me how to work hard in life. Our time we had at the Gulf was amazing. You told me to work all the overtime I could will I was young and save all I could. Because of that advice and the life lessons you taught and the stories will always be in my heart. I can still hear you hollering at my football games. You were the backbone of our family. I LOVE YOU AND MOM SO MUCH
Anonymous
March 12, 2021
Small Garden Dish was purchased for the family of Mayo J. LeBlanc.
Keith And Kulania Hess Lynette Hess
March 12, 2021
Keith and Kulania Hess Lynette Hess purchased the Large Basket Garden for the family of Mayo J. LeBlanc.
Anonymous
March 10, 2021
Simply Elegant Spathiphyllum was purchased for the family of Mayo J. LeBlanc.
Chad Ellis
March 8, 2021
Never. We never lose our loved ones. They accompany us; they don’t disappear from our lives. We are merely in different rooms.
~PAULO COELHO
So many great memories to hold on to. Papop was a man of honor and dignity. The type of man that made deals on a handshake; and stood by his word. To Mayo, his word was as good as a written contract. He had a heart of gold and never met a stranger(I see where I get that). Mayo was full of love and compassion. He loved his family more than anything else and was there to help at the drop of a hat. He taught me how to sweat a fitting and the use of bread as a plumbing trick. He was full of tricks and could fix just about anything with tin, aluminum siding, and some stainless wire! He was an amazing man; a man of a generation that we are slowly losing. We are at a time in our lives that we are on the verge of losing a generation like no other. I mean losing them physically, for they will forever by in our hearts. Their legacy will live on through us, by the values, the integrity, honor and love that they have passed down to our generations.
Papop, I am sad that you are no longer here physically, you will forever be in my heart. But I am also very happy that you are back with the love of your life, my beautiful Granny. Give her a hug for me. I love you
Til we see each other again, Chad
April Gonzales
March 7, 2021
Poppop, It was so hard to let you go, but it was selfish to keep you here with us. You are now flying high with Jesus, back in the arms of Granny, your mom and the many loved ones that you missed so dearly.
You were always so positive and blessed no matter how bad the situation was. Thank you for teaching me that. The great memories we made will be cherished FOREVER!!!! I love you, April
Ron & Shelley Pruett
March 6, 2021
Ron & Shelley Pruett purchased the Rose Romanesque Bouquet for the family of Mayo J. LeBlanc.
Anonymous
March 6, 2021
Emerald Garden Basket was purchased for the family of Mayo J. LeBlanc.
Anonymous
March 5, 2021
Divine Peace Bouquet was purchased for the family of Mayo J. LeBlanc.
Bridgett Howard
March 5, 2021
I am going to miss you dearly Papop. I am so happy that God chose you to be my grandfather. I am so lucky to have had you in my life for so long. I loved our chats when we would visit and you would always make us laugh. You will be in my heart forever and I will think of you often. Now you can Rest In Peace and be with Granny in Heaven. Love you!
Aj
March 5, 2021
So sorry to hear his passing! He lived a long, strong life! He taught me to make my first rice ball and how to make my gumbo right at an early age! Mayo was and is a good man that many of us looked up too! Peace! AJ MacCammond